US gun violence: 2 injured in on-campus shooting during Bowie State University homecoming weekend

BALTIMORE (Maryland, US), Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunfire broke out during homecoming festivities at Maryland’s Bowie State University injuring two 19-year-olds, neither were students. They are expected to survive.  Bowie State University announced classes are canceled for Monday. “It’s unfortunate that we’re here to address another act of violence on…

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to receive Census 2022 results

PRETORIA, Oct 9 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to receive South Africa’s Census 2022 national results from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke, will officially hand over the report to the President and announce the results of the population and housing count to the country…

UN concern over Hamas-Israel war impact on food supply

ROME, Oct 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN’s World Food Programme said it was “deeply concerned” about the impact of war between Israel and Hamas on civilians struggling to get essential food supplies. Almost 1,000 people have been killed since fighters from the Islamist group Hamas stormed across Gaza’s border with…

President of Peru: Over US$153.6 million allocated to promote naval industry

LIMA, Oct 9 (NNN-ANDINA) — As part of the activities marking the 202nd anniversary of the Peruvian Navy and the 144th anniversary of the Naval Batlle of Angamos, Pres Dina Boluarte affirmed that more than S/588 million (around US$153.6 million) has been allocated to promote the naval industry. “Through the Ministry of Economy…

Peru: Over 16,000 ha of illegal coca crops eradicated so far in 2023

LIMA, Oct 9 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Ministry of Interior (Mininter), through the Special Project for Control and Reduction of Illegal Crops in Alto Huallaga (Corah), and the National Police’s Antidrug Department have eradicated 16,391.53 hectares of illegal coca crops so far this year. According to the government agency, the operations were…

Peru signs declaration in Brussels to strengthen fight against organized crime

BRUSSELS (Belgium), Oct 9 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru, along with other 26 countries, signed a declaration in which they commit to exchange intelligence information, conduct joint operations involving financial investigations, and strengthen control actions with regard to illicit drug trafficking. The signing took place within the framework of the meeting between…

Jamaica launches dengue outbreak mitigation plan

KINGSTON, Oct 8 (NNN-CARIBBEAN NEWS NOW) — Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness launched its Dengue Outbreak Mitigation Plan, which includes search-and-destroy operations, clinical management, workforce management, surveillance, and public education. “The plan’s objective is to lessen the dengue outbreak’s negative effects on the populace,” stated Dr Christopher Tufton, Portfolio Minister. Along…

Kenya: Pres Ruto to end Kenya-Uganda Lake Victoria dispute in Museveni talks

NAIROBI, Oct 8 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — Kenyan President William Ruto has given his commitment to resolving the longstanding dispute between Kenya and Uganda concerning the detention of Kenyan fishermen in Uganda. Ruto gave the assurance on Saturday while addressing the residents of Homa Bay County during his second-day tour of the…

Tanzania’s Health ministry gets ten ambulances from India

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 8 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA through the Ministry of Health has received a gift of ten ambulances with medical supplies from the government of India, as part of showing the strong bond the two countries have. Minister for Health, Ummy Mwalimu received the ambulances from the India…

South Africa gun violence: A shooting in a church in Johannesburg left pastor dead, another shooting kills 3 at a pub

JOHANNESBURG, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A pastor was killed and 3 parishioners were injured in an armed attack at Eagles Christian Center in Newlands, Johannesburg on Friday evening, police said. The attack was broadcast live on social networks. According to a witness, six armed men broke into the church and opened…